St. Paul's Cathedral, Episcopal cathedral in Bankers Hill, San Diego, US
St. Paul's Cathedral is an Episcopal church in Bankers Hill, San Diego, completed in 1951 in Gothic Revival style to designs by Philip H. Frohman. It serves as the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.
The building was designed by architect Philip H. Frohman and opened in 1951 for the Episcopal Diocese. The structure was meant to serve as a center for this religious community.
The Aeolian-Skinner organ contains part of the first organ built in San Diego in 1887, moved here with the congregation in the 1950s and restored in Missouri in 2012. Carol Williams, San Diego's Civic Organist since 2001, is Organist in Residence, and Tuesday noon concerts are open to the public. Three choirs sing: the adult choir at the 10:30 Sunday Eucharist, plus the Cathedral Choristers and St Cecilia's Choir alternating at Evensong.
You can visit the building from the outside or attend gatherings held regularly throughout the week. Check current visiting hours in advance and wear respectful clothing when entering.
The Aeolian-Skinner organ contains part of the first organ built in San Diego in 1887, which was moved with the congregation to this site in the 1950s. It was dismantled and sent to Missouri for full restoration, returning in December 2012. Carol Williams, San Diego's Civic Organist since 2001, serves as Organist in Residence.
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